Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i Tatler Hong Kong

PHILIPPINE TATLER LA VITA BELLA The Ferragamo fashion family are the stars of the Italian Issue. They show off Il Borro, a medieval village in Tuscany that they acquired and rejuvenated. Laudomia Pucci, another Italian fashion icon, tells how she transformed her father Emilio’s beloved Villa di Granaiolo into a training centre. And an extract from The Italian Dream, by Gelasio Gaetani d’Aragona Lovatelli and photographer Aline Coquelle, takes readers on a fascinating road trip through the country. THAILAND TATLER ONE TO WATCH On the cover is Vicha Poolvaraluck, CEO of Major Cineplex Group, who talks about looking beyond Thailand to produce films for the Asian market. The 25th Anniversary Issue profiles four of the country’s top visual artists—Jakkai Siributr, Soichiro Shimizu, Prapat Jiwarangsan and Kriangkrai Kongkhanun—and introduces Thailand Tatler…

TOM CLAISSE AND KARINA RIKUN The Paris-based stylist and photographer showcase the season’s most elegant accessories in Decadent Delights (p.92) Describe your creative style. Images that are surreal, created with an illusion and a certain poetry, that are achieved with lighting and dramatic backgrounds. What is the one thing you won’t use in a shoot? The flash when it comes to jewellery, as it destroys the natural beauty of the stones. Who are your favourite artists? Various Dutch painters with works hanging in the Louvre—many from the Renaissance. JASON CAPOBIANCO The Hong Kong-based photographer captures our cover star, Eleanor Lam, in autumn’s latest styles (p.138 ) What’s the first thing you notice about people? Their energy. Their movement. Whether they’re connected to themselves or not. What’s your pet peeve?…

NO HANDS, PLEASE The presence of gatecrashers is arguably a sign of a great party, and the Hong Kong Tatler Ball was no exception. But one uninvited reveller got a little too handsy with some of the ladies and was soon shown the exit, much to everyone’s relief. TABLE MANNERS High society and the stock market are both volatile on the best of days. The decline of one man’s social “stock” was evident by the record number of requests received that guests not be seated anywhere near him at a recent ball. PARTY BLOOPER Drunkenly soliciting men for after-hours liaisons may be acceptable behaviour at some of Hong Kong’s most swinging parties... but not at a charity gala dinner. One female guest, though, had clearly not seen the memo. Has…

BONNAE GOKSON “With all the social events coming up after the summer holidays, I like to return to my outdoor exercise routine with my personal trainer, Orlando To. Other than that, I allow myself to indulge in oxygen facials. However, I want to try the Cellu M6 Endermologie facials and body treatments, as I’ve heard great things about them. My secret to always looking fresh? Great hair! Thank god I have my good friend Kim Robinson on speed dial, but even so I always need to book him way in advance as he’s so busy.” LIANNE LAM “I believe preparation is key to looking great before any event. A few days beforehand, I like to have an idea of what I’m wearing, so I choose my dress, shoes, bag and…

1 HALF AND HALF DJAPA Le Comptoir, the group behind Bibo, has opened its latest restaurant, a vibrant fusion of Japanese and Brazilian cuisine, on Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai. lecomptoir.hk 2 FLIGHTS OF FANCY IRON FAIRIES Whimsical fairytale meets industrial grunge in the decor of this new cocktail bar in Central, the third in Ashley Sutton’s portfolio after Ophelia and J Boroski. Live jazz and blues accompany exceptional mixology and comfort food. facebook.com/ theironfairieshongkong 3 FISH BUSINESS FISH SCHOOL Yenn Wong and David Lai’s Sai Ying Pun seafood restaurant has a completely new menu highlighting creations such as green roe crab paella and bamboo prawn ceviche. fishschool.hk 4 CENTRE OF ATTENTION CENTRAL RESTAURANTE Leading Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez is back in Hong Kong to collaborate with Richard Ekkebus…

It happens. From time to time a perfectly lovely material will be thrown to the back of the fashion cupboard and forgotten, discarded like an unwanted toy and forced to wait for the gods of style to awake from their stupor and champion its brilliance once more. This autumn, it is well and truly velvet’s turn. Just as the ’70s obsessed over corduroy and the ’80s had a love-in with lycra and polka-dot silk, today we’re seeing a major moment for that fabric so beloved of the Tudors. The runways were awash—from the crushed velvet looks at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Etro to the sublime accessories at Prada. And it’s no longer just stiff girly evening dresses and blazers; the new velvet comes in pastels, embroidered gowns and jumpsuits. Feeling…

 Lelia Chow is an entrepreneur of beauty pageant fame. In recent years she has come to like wearing all sorts of different jewellery. From large ornate pieces to simple accessories, she likes to mix and match these with various trendy outfits. Lelia says, “A small piece of jewellery can lift an entire outfit. A watch, a necklace or a ring can easily make an outfit more stylish and trendy. I am currently in the process of moving houses and discovered a collection of chunky jewellery. I have large gemstone rings and floral diamond necklaces from the 80s and 90s. Due to the change in fashion trend, I feel that simplicity is the key now and it’s time to say goodbye to my old jewellery. As you may know, every piece…

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH THESE RECTANGULAR DIALS BACKGROUND Alvaro Maggini studied fine arts and micro-typography in Basel, Switzerland. He was appointed creative director at McCann Erickson, Zurich, in 1997 and spearheaded numerous high-profile local and international ad campaigns. Maggini moved to Paris in 2003 and consulted for high-end fashion houses, including Chanel, Dior and Chantelle. He joined Roger Dubuis in 2011 as creative director and was instrumental in launching the brand’s new corporate identity. LONG ASSOCIATION While his role at Roger Dubuis is Maggini’s first professional foray into the watchmaking industry, he grew up in the Swiss watchmaking hub of Lausanne, so the world of horology wasn’t entirely new to him. “Watches have always been part of my life and I love finely made timepieces,” he said. “I…

As the nights start to draw in, it’s time to put away your lemon-coloured jackets, pale green silk skirts and dusky pink Bardot tops and make room for all those slinky black dresses and dark suit jackets not seen since March. There is something sensual and luxurious about winter fabrics such as velvet and satin, especially after six months of linen and lace. And winter jewels are no different—after a season of baby blue watches and pale yellow earrings, we’re ready for something darker and more sophisticated for the upcoming party season. This Christmas, Roger Dubuis has delivered the best gift of all with the Velvet Ribbon collection. The timepiece and necklace duo look so glamorous by candlelight, you’ll have to accept every party invitation that lands on your doorstep…

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for 12 long years,” says Taiwanese jeweller Cindy Chao, sitting in a quiet corner of Restaurant Les Galeries at the Grand Palais in Paris. Just a few steps away, a crowd has gathered around her exhibition space—critics, collectors and the curious—all peering into the large glass bubbles containing her sculptural jewelled showpieces. Wearing her go-to power suit, hair pulled back in a severe ponytail, Cindy gazes at the crowd appreciatively. The Taiwanese designer is celebrating her first showing at the Biennale des Antiquaires. One of Europe’s most prestigious art, furniture and jewellery fairs, the Paris biennale has, since 1962, been a well-known platform for high jewellers to show their works to an international audience. Cindy, whose three-dimensional flowers, leaves and butterflies have fetched astronomical…

THE TASTEMAKERS MICHAEL CONCEPCION WHY HIM? He founded clothing label Greater Good at 21. Now 25, he is co-founder of Manila’s first luxury eyewear store, Ronnie & Joe, and streetwear store Commonwealth. PERKS His grandfather started the first air-conditioning firm in the Philippines, so you’d never be sweaty by his side. NATURAL HABITAT Browsing the aisles of his lifestyle retail empire. BAROM BHICHARNCHITR WHY HIM? Heir to Thai department store empire Central Group, Barom heads up its luxury arm, Central Embassy. PERKS As founder of luxury concept store Siwilai (stocking brands like The Row, Thom Browne and Thakoon), he’d be the perfect retail therapist. CAVEAT Dated Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura, an heiress to Swissotel Nai Lert Park. WHY HIM? The Vietnamese-born Briton of Chinese descent launched nightclub Play and is a co-founder…

Nick Buckley Wood Always had a thing for John Lennon? Sadly that ship sailed in 1980, but the next best thing is Nick, his doppelganger. Based in Hong Kong, this tall, bespectacled beau is the director of Pearl Lam Galleries. Brush up on your art smarts if you want to win his heart. Alan Lau Ticks all the boxes. Alan graduated from Oxford University, is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, co-chairs Hong Kong arts organisation Para/Site and is one of the first local donors to the city’s coming M+ visual culture museum. He also sits on the Asia-Pacific Acquisitions Committee of the Tate Modern in the UK. Yes, please.…

Max Johnson This Hong Kong-based Goldman Sachs mover and shaker is a scion of the same Middle England dynasty as half-brother Boris, he of Brexit fame. Like BoJo, he’s easily recognisable for his trademark thatch and Etonian drawl. Just don’t mention the B-word— he may have to put his blue belt in tae kwon do to use. Rollo Gwyn-Jones Looking for a floppy-haired Brit with a castle? This 28-year-old could just be your man. He’s an account director at ad agency JWT by day and an ultramarathon runner in his spare time. Those not keen on pale rosé, long hikes and helicopter rides need not apply. Did we mention he has a castle?…

Hotel Kämp Those infatuated with old-world charm should look no further than Hotel Kämp, a cultural landmark built in 1887. Overlooking Esplanadi, it’s been a magnet for Finland’s leading artists, ruling elite and intelligentsia throughout its life. The illustrious Mannerheim Suite boasts 2,800 square feet of luxury. Hotel Lilla Roberts Situated in a former power plant that supplied electricity to the city centre for much of the 20th century, the 130-room Lilla Roberts is a stone’s throw from the Design District. Its stylish accommodation is plush and sophisticated, inspired by the art deco movement, and seamlessly marries luxury and modernity. Klaus K Hotel Pay no heed to the unassuming entrance. Inside, a fresh and stylish approach to design makes this central hotel, named after a character in Finnish folklore, a…

MOISELLE FASHION SHOW Creative director Harris Chan’s modern yet feminine approach shone through at Moiselle’s autumn/winter fashion show in the exquisite lace details and bold floral motifs of the outfits on the statuesque runway models. The front row at the Convention and Exhibition Centre was filled with family and friends, including Claudine Ying and Alison Chan-El Azar, who looked on proudly as Harris took a bow at the end of the show. But there was more to come. An encore runway parade introduced the diffusion line Rosamund Moiselle, a luxurious collection focusing on loungewear, with standout pieces including slouchy boyfriend shirts and silk pyjamas. The line is a collaboration with actress Rosamund Kwan, who took her bow in silk pyjamas. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/nov16…

VACHERON CONSTANTIN COCKTAIL PARTY The spirit of travel was the theme of a cocktail party thrown by Vacheron Constantin at the Landmark Atrium to toast the opening of The Overseas Tour, an exhibition of images by National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry commissioned by the watchmaker to celebrate its Overseas timepieces. Suspended above the exhibition space was a huge representation of the Overseas World Time 7700V. The 12 images on display were taken by McCurry at different spots around the world, from rural India to the Scottish Highlands. As well as the photographs, guests were able to browse the new Overseas collection. Benedict Ku was impressed by the interchangeable straps, which he said were “smart and stylish—perfect for anyone on the go.” For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/nov16…

HARVEY NICHOLS LANDMARK REOPENING PARTY Forty models strutted the runway in the latest designer fashions at the grand reopening party for Harvey Nichols’ Landmark boutique. Dickson and Pearl Poon threw the VIP cocktail party to celebrate the boutique’s reopening after a three-month renovation. While the main focus of this outpost of the iconic British department store remains fashion, with the latest collections taking centre stage, the renovation signals a stronger commitment to beauty, with a significant area of the store now devoted to popular beauty brands. Dee Poon and Charlotte Hwang were among the guests browsing through the collections. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/nov16…

As private banks become more digital, one concern is security. Discretion and secrecy have always been at the core of the traditional Swiss banking model. Indeed, bank secrecy laws are perhaps the defining characteristic that enabled Switzerland to become a global centre for private banking, and are one of the biggest obstacles to bringing private banking into the digital age. This confidentiality explains why so many wealth managers continue to rely on tradition rather than innovation. A gang of hackers-for-hire in Russia cannot worm their way into a locked briefcase in Geneva. The biggest banks, especially those with large retail banking networks, clearly have the resources to spend vast sums on state-of-the-art security solutions, but such options are not so readily available to smaller banks. Even with the best security,…

The market for private banking in Hong Kong has changed beyond all recognition during the past decade, with the growth in ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the city fuelling a corresponding growth in demand for a trusted wealth-management partner. But amid all the private banks rushing into the market, one bank stands out both for the duration and depth of its commitment to Hong Kong, and for its unbeatable global reach: Citi Private Bank. “I think we have a little bit more substance,” says Jyrki Rauhio, head of investment finance and banking for Asia Pacific, Citi Private Bank. “There’s our platform, our ability to execute, our balance sheet and our ability to access managers and experts that are not available to smaller players. We’ve been established in Asia for 40 years, so…

Ready your paddles and prep your wallets because it’s time, once again, for the Asia Art Archive’s annual live auction and dinner. Up for sale are 70 donated works by artists who are Asian or working in Asia. If you’re planning on bagging a masterpiece, be sure to stop by Christie’s in Alexandra House, which will host a preview of the works from November 15 to 18. Highlights this year include ink paintings by Qiu Deshu, Liu Guosong, Lan Zhenghui and Wang Mengsha, as well as works by Hong Kong artists Fung Ming Chip, Samson Young, Wong Wai-yin, Luke Ching, Annie Wan and Tsang Chui-mei. Online bidding will open on November 7 and run until the live auction and dinner at the China Club on November 19. All funds raised…

WORTHY CAUSE The Never-Ending Story is the theme of the annual ball of the Hong Kong Society for Protection of Children, which takes place on November 11. Some 360 guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Glass Pavilion at Kitec, along with children’s performances, a live auction and a raffle. Turn to p.182 for our interview with the society’s fundraising chief, Jacqueline Chow. GREEN LIGHT The Clearwater Bay Open joins the PGA Tour China Series this year, the first tournament in the series to be held outside Mainland China. The 72-hole event will see 120 players compete for 1.2 million yuan at the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club from November 3 to 6. ticketflap.com LUXURY WITH HEART Luxarity, the sales platform for pre-loved luxury…

DOLCE & GABBANA When wearing a colourful print, it’s best to keep accessories to a minimum. This silver box clutch by Dolce & Gabbana would be a suitable accompaniment ROCHAS These gold drop earrings from Monica Vinader feature vivid pink quartz that will complement a similar hue in your outfit DOLCE & GABBANA Reach new heights in these Jimmy Choo suede and satin fringed stilettos For more trendsetters, visit hongkongtatler.com/nov16…

I get it. You’ve spent the past few years dutifully searching for that dream pair of skinny jeans and the perfectly tailored suit. It’s scary to say goodbye. But say goodbye you must, for the new silhouette is oversized to the point of outrageous, verging on silly in its voluminousness and, frankly, quite brilliant. From the cocoon-like coats and slouching oversized macs that dripped off models at Damir Doma to the baggy pants at Marni, autumn’s menswear offers a kooky meditation on proportions. These are clothes with a little—or a lot—more give and flow, clothes that say, “Hey, there’s room for two in here. Hop in!” And with menswear maestro Raf Simons having taken the helm at Calvin Klein, there’s bound to be further shake-ups to the silhouette in 2017.…

I want you to apply your black, near-black or deepest darkest purple lipstick, and preferably line with black eyeliner as Peter Philips did at Dior. Then I need you to get your skin immaculately, iridescently—practically translucently—pale. And what of the eyes?, I hear you cry. Steady yourself. You may not like this, but I don’t want you to put much more than the most fleeting of flirtations of mascara on your lashes—and definitely forgo any liner or shadow. The brows however? Go to TOWN. We are looking for badass, bushy, don’tmess-with-me brows. Et voila! The new gothic romance—it’s brave and brazen and yet there’s something about the look that is totally and utterly beguiling.…

She is quite chic, you know,” says Christian Louboutin of one of his Parisian friends, and I’m immediately intimidated by a mental image of a perfectly cool amalgamation of Charlotte Gainsbourg and Clémence Poésy. “Anyway, so my friend, she is going to a dress-up party and decides to be a trashy cowgirl,” he continues in his thick Gallic accent. “Usually she is very fashionable, so it is not her typical look. She wears the denim miniskirt, the fake nails, the blue eyeshadow—everything. So I say, ‘Are you going to wear cheap fragrance too?’ And she looks at me in horror and replies, ‘Mais non—I could never go that far.’ You see, clothes you can change, shoes you can change, but fragrance, it is the very essence of you.” Louboutin is…

The Apple Watch has turned the company into the world’s second-largest watch brand by revenue It’s that time of year when grey market resellers gravitate to locations around Apple stores to sell their wares to impatient shoppers. I’m referring, of course, to those who cater to less-than-patient iPhone buyers, who have been snapping up the new model, as they do every year, thanks to a clever marketing campaign and our eagerness to have the latest gadgets. It’s a scenario the watch brands can only envy, for there are few—very few—watches that generate this kind of demand and excitement. But aside from the smartphone frenzy, watchmakers should pay attention to the state of play with smartwatches. Embedded in Apple’s two-hour keynote presentation in September was the information that the Apple Watch…

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Aimone Ripa di Meana A co-founder of e-commerce giant Lazada, this Hong Kong-based Italian stallion has a passion for all things online. Speaks molti languages. Loves a marathon. Christopher Schrader Baby-faced Harvard graduate transforming higher education with Pathship.com. The Hongkonger also started a 24-hour race to combat human trafficking. Bravo. Durrie Hassan A trilingual Malaysian who likes to design apps in his spare time. By day he’s executive director of a family business in Hong Kong focused on the tech sector. Martin Baumann This Bavarian beau is CFO of Nova Founders Capital, which invests in innovative tech companies. The Hongkonger also has a major obsession with David Hasselhoff.…

Tommy Pao Watari Tommy is a damn fine all-rounder. An architect with a predilection for art, design and water polo, he’s the driving force behind apartment and lifestyle complex Little Tai Hang in Hong Kong. Douglas Woo Notoriously private, famously handsome and extremely sporty, Douglas is the son of Hong Kong property tycoon Peter Woo and his wife Bessie. He succeeded his father as chairman of Wheelock and Co in 2014. Kino Law Grandson of late Bossini founder Law Ting-pong and brother of Queenie Rosita—who was famously kidnapped in 2015—clean-cut Kino is making a name for himself as CEO of Hong Kong developer K&K Property. Kishin RK Hiranandani Anyone who counts the Facebook co-founder as a best bud is worth a date. When not hangin’ with Eduardo Saverin, he’s running…

Renowned for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Tanzania, primatologist JANE GOODALL has spent a lifetime studying and working to protect endangered wildlife. Her eponymous institute, which will host a fundraising gala on November 10 at the Island Shangri-La, educates and empowers youth to care for animals, the environment and the community. The 82-year-old has long been a source of inspiration right around the world—to people like journalist, researcher and National Geographic Young Explorer LAUREL CHOR, who decided to forge a career in conservation after a curious encounter with her future mentor in 2006. Here, Chor recounts how she met, fell for and began working with her ecological heroine. Spoiler alert: it was love at first sound. It was in 2006 that I first met the revered conservationist Jane Goodall.…

The Sai Kung home that creative director Ross Urwin shares with his his life and work partner, Darrel Best, is a masterclass in the most important rule of personal style: that you should ignore fashion trends and invest in furnishings and details you love. “Finding pieces that have character and a story behind them creates an inspiring environment to live in,” says London-born Ross. Hong Kong has been Ross’s home since 2007, when he moved from London to lead Lane Crawford’s design and lifestyle team. He left the retail giant in 2013 to co-found Infrastructure Hong Kong with Sydney-born Darrel. The one-stop creative agency advises a who’s who of hospitality, lifestyle and fashion labels, including artists and entrepreneurs, on developing their brands and projects. You’d assume a life spent in…

FASHION Onar Finland takes its fur seriously. One of its smaller niche labels is Onar, founded by Greek-Finnish designer Irene Kostas. The womenswear brand uses ethical and sustainable fur—material sourced from second-hand fur coats, which is recut and redyed, and from hunters who cull small animals exclusively for game-management purposes. Samuji Timeless menswear and womenswear, its appeal comes from the simplicity of its design and the high quality of the fabric and construction. All materials are sourced from Europe and Japan. The store is opposite Esplanadi. Frenn The place to go for a casual take on smart menswear classics. Try the deftly tailored blazers and pants, all of which are handmade in northern Europe. Frenn also offers made-to-measure services under the watchful eye of tailor co-founder Antti Laitinen. FURNITURE Artek…

KIRKWOOD HOUSE, WASHINGTON DC On April 15, 1865, Vice-President Andrew Johnson took the presidential oath of office in his room at the Kirkwood House Hotel following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. WALDORF ASTORIA, NEW YORK President Franklin D Roosevelt used to arrive via a specially designed, now-defunct, secret train platform under the hotel at 49th Street. The wheelchair-bound president would then take a hidden lift directly to the Presidential Suite. WASHINGTON HILTON, WASHINGTON DC As President Ronald Reagan was leaving the hotel after delivering a speech in 1981, he was shot by mentally ill would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr but survived. MAYFLOWER HOTEL, WASHINGTON DC The famous photo of President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky embracing at a 1996 campaign event was taken here, and one of New York…

There’s a strict set of centuries old rules to which debutants presented at Queen Charlotte’s Ball, the culmination of the famously traditional London Season, must adhere. Sabrina Ho, radiant in a floor-length white gown offset by a sparkling, custom-designed Chopard tiara and earrings, apparently complied, playing the role of beautiful young debutante with aplomb. But unbeknown to organisers watching as she swept gracefully down the magnificent staircase at the Royal Horseguards Hotel, she was wearing black rock-chick platform trainers by Stella McCartney. It was a small act of rebellion that perfectly encapsulates Sabrina’s bold, brave and slightly mischievous attitude to life. “I loved knowing I was wearing my sneakers under my dress,” she says with a giggle. “I mean, why would you wear heels when you have to be on…

Sure, it’s expensive and the weather sucks, but I’m so grateful to have New York as a home base. No two days in New York are alike, which is why I like my life here. I get up a good three hours before I need to be out the door. I like to smoke, read the paper, watch TV, do email and social media, and take my time before I go out. Getting dressed is the fastest part of my day—30 minutes. Everything happens the minute I walk out the door—I could run into friends, have 10 appointments. By the end of the day, I’m super happy to be home. New York has changed. It used to be that everybody could live in Manhattan, but in the past 15 or…

Stability is an enduring feature of Liechtenstein, both culturally and geologically. The principality’s royal family lays claim to a heritage stretching back almost 1,000 years, while the mountains that make up half its land mass have been an unchanging presence for millennia. These solid foundations are also at the heart of LGT Bank, a private bank that has been owned and controlled by the Princely Family since its establishment in 1930, though preserving wealth and protecting legacy has been the family business for centuries. Today, that is literally the case, as Princes Philipp and Max are the current chairman and CEO of LGT, respectively. Prince Philipp is the younger brother of Prince Hans-Adam II, the ruling sovereign of Liechtenstein, and Prince Max is Hans-Adam’s son. LGT’s unique form of private…

1. TELL US ABOUT ATELIER PACIFIC. I formed the company to work on private design commissions while I was completing my master’s degree in England. It was serendipitous because, at the time, I had no idea that after moving here while working with Norman Foster, I would make Hong Kong my home and would run a studio of 25-plus people with my fellow director, Glory Wang. 2. A FOCUS ON ULTRA-SOPHISTICATED RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACES HAS BECOME CENTRAL TO YOUR WORK. WHAT IS DRIVING THIS SECTOR? Much of our design work involves engaging creatively with clients who are looking to add value to their properties, or simply “stay ahead” of a fast-changing market. In the retail sector, this often means serving a new generation of millennial customers who are more…

“I appreciate being considered an online influencer, but I don’t consider it a career path, more just something fun I can do on the side” SHOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR HONG KONG TATLER PHOTOGRAPHY JASON CAPOBIANCO STYLING GRACE LAM HAIR SAM PAN MAKE-UP OMIX B ON THE COVER DRESS, TROUSERS, BOOTS, EARRINGS AND RINGS BY LOUIS VUITTON “Move over Gigi,” the stylist called, her wry reference to Gigi Hadid eliciting a happy grin from Eleanor Lam as our camera-savvy cover star jumped and swung her way through a range of athletic poses. The Instagram starlet—no stranger to life in front of the lens—declared this her favourite shoot ever. “Next time I hope the same team can shoot my big sister, Emily, and me together,” she enthused. Visually, Elly’s foal-like frame was the…

With the Indian Ocean on her doorstep, Winnie loved every second of her holiday in the Maldives. Perched over the crystal blue waters, her villa at the Per Aquum resort Huvafen Fushi felt like a slice of heaven. When holidaying in Pamplona, Spain, Veronica enjoyed the Muga de Beloso, a chic hotel with sweeping green views, a welcome change of pace from Hong Kong. Apparently you can never be overdressed for afternoon tea—just ask Deborah, who never wastes an opportunity to dress up. She’s pictured here in a black gown in her suite at The Ritz Paris. In the heart of safari country in South Africa, the Londolozi Tree Camp is clearly influenced by its surroundings. Christy adored the faux zebra-print chair in her room. No pool day is complete…

nov 4 LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS The Hong Kong Ballet presents its adaptation of Alexandre Dumas novel, the tragic French tale of forbidden love that inspired the Verdi opera La Traviata and the 2001 blockbuster Moulin Rouge. At the Cultural Centre until November 12. urbtix.hk 5 THE SOUND OF MUSIC Fun-loving governess Maria entrances the widowed Captain Von Trapp and his children in a musical riot of nannies, nuns and Nazis presented by the Hong Kong Choral Society. At the Cultural Centre. urbtix.hk FIVE SAX A toe-tapping saxophone journey from Viennese classics and Brazil’s smoulderingly seductive bossa nova to Hollywood’s best-loved hits. At Yuen Long Theatre. urbtix.hk 6 SPARTAN RACE A 5km obstacle course riddled with mud, barbed wire, rope and fire challenges athletes of all levels. At Kam Tin…

Valentino Rockstud heels and an Olympia Le Tan clutch are high on Ming’s list of favourite accessories For more style tips, go to hongkongtatler.com/styletips…

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What’s your favourite place to relax? Now that I don’t live there any more, I love going back to Saigon. There is something about those wonderful tree-lined avenues and shuttered buildings that is like nowhere else on earth for me. Nail colour of the season? Because I don’t always have time for a regular manicure, I keep it natural. Essie’s Mademoiselle is a fail-safe. What’s your fitness routine? For me, it’s all about little and often—I don’t have time for more. I like to clear my head in the mornings by going for a short run from home. Skincare Ritual I don’t have time for an extensive routine so I like products that multitask. I swear by Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant a couple of times a week. I also like Charlotte’s…

“Perfect timing! We’re just about to order pudding,” squeals Eleanor Lam as she bounds over and hugs me. “Come. You must have one.” Before I can demur, the 26-year-old daughter of Peter Lam and Lynn Hsieh asks for another place to be set at the table where she is lunching with an old school friend, a date I’ve inadvertently crashed. Such easy intimacy on our meeting should come as no surprise, as my new acquaintance has been calling me “love” and “dear” on Whatsapp and peppering her messages with emoticons of hearts and flowers. The girly and uncomplicated openness that Elly—as she is known to her friends—projects online is clearly a genuine trait in real life. This authenticity is no doubt key to the Insta-babe’s online success. With upwards…

Sameer Ahmed When he’s not heading up Grand Horizon, his family’s bed linen and accessories business, suave Sam can be found on his motor yacht entertaining Hong Kong’s most glamorous peeps. His friends laud his generosity and high energy, but prospective spouses should tread carefully. Word has it model Amanda Strang has won his heart. Wang Sicong The son of China’s richest man, Wanda Group owner Wang Jianlin, Sicong famously blew US$30,000 in one night at a club in Beijing last year. The 28-year-old, who loves online gaming and always has a new belle on his arm, recently opened an opulent seven-star hotel on the Bund in Shanghai. Borgy Manotoc The eldest son of golfer Tommy Manotoc and Ilocos Norte governor Imee Marcos is a model-cum-entrepreneur. Since 2010, Borgy has…

Reino Barack The Indonesian Muay Thai boxer has lots of punch to match that bod. He’s CEO of MNC New Media, co-creator of superhero TV series Bima Satria Garuda, and co-owner of hip bars and restaurants. Leo Chen Ou Beijing-based Leo is co-founder and CEO of Jumei.com, an online marketplace for beauty products. This self-made beau, whose parents were teachers, has an MBA from Stanford under his belt.…

Irecently organised the first en primeur tasting of Super Tuscans. It wasn’t the first time producers tasted their fledgling wines together, as winemakers exchange barrel samples to compare quality. But the event, held in September, was the first time an outsider like myself organised a tasting of barrel samples in Tuscany—in this case 2015 reds—and just about all the 40 or so producers invited attended with pleasure. I used the French term en primeur for the event because I wanted to emphasise its inspiration, the annual tasting fest in Bordeaux of the new vintage from barrels. Of course, the Bordeaux en primeur has a commercial purpose, as wine producers sell a percentage of their young wines the spring after the harvest based on initial quality assessments by critics and the…

I Have Seen Happiness by Xiang Jing. “The artist gifted me this lighthearted piece for my birthday” Ross purchased this 1920s Russian cubist work at an auction in Italy. “I wondered who the artist was and how at the time the artist had the freedom of creative expression” The Established & Sons Font Clock was a gift from Alasdhair Willis and the team at Established when Ross launched their collection at Liberty in 2004…

GUCCI ELEMENTS REOPENING PARTY Do it yourself was the name of the game at the opening of Gucci’s refurbished boutique in Elements. The spacious showroom is the first of the luxury Italian brand’s Asian outlets to offer its DIY service, through which clients are able to customise a selection of Gucci merchandise. Eleanor Lam was one of the first to jump in, ordering a Dionysus handbag personalised with her initials. As well as the DIY corner, guests had plenty of browsing to do as they sipped their champagne; the 6,400sqft boutique showcases Gucci’s men’s and women’s collections, handbags, jewellery, shoes, accessories, watches and fragrances. Stephen Hung was particularly taken with an embellished jacket from the new autumn/winter collection. THE INSIDER From embroidered snakes to sequinned dragonflies, there’s no shortage of…

ROUGE DIOR COCKTAIL PARTY All eyes were on the lips at The Annex exhibition space in Sheung Wan when Christian Dior held a cocktail party with the theme “I feel good” to launch its Rouge Dior line of lipsticks—36 different shades of red in a range of luxurious finishes, including ultra matte and satin. The guests were definitely feeling good as the professionals on hand touched up their pouts, but it was Cantopop star Fiona Sit who stole the show when she puckered up on stage for the cameras. For more photos, visit hongkongtatler.com/nov16…

It comes as no surprise that the past couple of months have seen the crystallisation of an already existing trend, among Asian investors, towards deploying the services of wealth managers and private banks. Many of these investors have, after all, been dealing with the financial fallout from the UK’s June 23 vote in favour of leaving the European Union. According to a study released in July by Singapore-based East & Partners, a quarter of high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Asia were clients of private banks as of May, up from 10 per cent three years ago, while the proportion of those managing their own wealth dropped from 70 per cent to 52 per cent in the same period. The firm predicts that in the next year that figure will further drop…

FRANK GEHRY, OPUS HONG KONG Pritzker prize-winning architect Frank Gehry is famed for creating some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, including the ship-like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the architectural music of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the “swaying” Dancing House in Prague, and the billowing steel and glass Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, to name a few. For Opus Hong Kong, Gehry used trademark organic shapes, curving columns and sweeps of glass to take full advantage of the stunning location on The Peak, the harbour views and natural beauty. KEN WAI, THR350 Award-winner Ken Wai is the global board director of Aedas and is responsible for one of the most energy-saving and environmentally friendly buildings in Hong Kong—not to mention one of the most eye-catching.…